vice president joe biden's numbers are in line with the president. 54 percent approve of his job performance while 40 percent do not. first lady michelle, has a 73 percent approval rating. outgoing secretary of state hillary clinton is also popular with a 66 percent approval rating. >> a new gallup poll shows a majority of americans support starker gun laws but most are against banning assault weapons. 58 percent of americans now say the they support stricter gun laws. that is of from 43% in october 2011. the american public is now split on enforce existing gun laws instead of passing new ones. 46 percent of the public wants to enforce current loss of 47 percent want new legislation. the law to ban assault weapons which is backed by president obama has not gained much support since october 2011. 44 percent of people are supporting assault weapons ban while 51 percent are against it. >> a u.s. postal service mail carrier is accused of stealing thousands of pieces of mail and giving stolen credit cards to friends while he returns court today. the man pleaded not guilty to several charges of id